Monday, September 1, 2014

Beyond the Postcard – 14 Tips for Creating Unique Photographs in Iconic Locations: "Photography has been around since the early 1820’s. Of course, back then the technology of “picture taking” was not accessible to the common person. But have things ever changed! With the availability of digital cameras ever present, even in our cell phones, take a moment to consider these facts. Every two minutes today there are as many photos taken as were taken in the entire 19th century (1800s), and ten percent of all the photos ever taken were snapped within the last twelve months!"

Photography Zoom Effect: Racking the Lens Technique – PictureCorrect: "A zoom effect, in photography terms, is an effect in an image that looks like the subject is moving either toward you or away from you with lines of motion. It’s also known as racking the lens. The information in this article pertains to creating this look in-camera and not the post production technique (in Photoshop terms, it’s called “radial blur”)."

Picking A Shutter Speed For The Best Waterfall Pictures - Digital Photo Secrets: "A lot of people ask me how I get such great-looking pictures of waterfalls. What makes the water look so smooth? The answer is always the same. It’s in the shutter speed. You can make water look like anything you want if you know which shutter speeds to use. Fast-moving, slow-moving, it doesn’t matter. Here’s a clever way to pick the right shutter speed for photographing waterfalls."

The Top 4 Causes of Blurry Photos, And How To Fix Them - Digital Photo Secrets: "Nothing is more annoying than getting home from an event and realizing that most of your photos have turned out blurry. There are 4 major causes of blurry photos in digital cameras and unless you know what to look for, it’s hard to tell what is causing the problem. Read on to learn each of these causes, and how to fix it."

“Newborns can be pretty unpredictable,” admits photographer Kirsten Lewis — but there are ways to minimize the stress that a photo shoot can put on the baby, the parents, and you. During her class, Family Photography: Modern Storytelling, she shared some suggestions for creating a newborn photo shoot to help you make beautiful, authentic pictures:"

Three Types of Light: Diffused, Backlight and Reflected – What are They and When to use Them: "Light: it is the main component for every image that you will take. It does however come in many different forms, producing very different results. Some of these types of light are diffused, backlit and reflected. There will be times when each of these types of light is more readily available than another, or even in some cases multiple types of light at once. Some people create their full photographic style by using a certain type more, or less, exclusively in their work. But, knowing how to first spot the different light forms will allow you to take full of advantage of every scenario and add depth, variety and a sense of individuality to your images."

Portrait Session Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "When you shoot a portrait you can make the photograph more focused by using a high aperture (small f-stop) like 2.0, 2.5, or 2.8. This will cause the focus to be on the person and in turn blur out the background. This makes the viewer focus on the person and effectively removes clutter from the photo."

4 Basic Steps to Improve Your Photography Skills – PictureCorrect: "Anyone can take good photographs, regardless of experience, training, or even equipment. What it all comes down to is how well a person understands the art of taking a photo. And as it turns out, there really are only a few things that are absolutely essential. Now, this article might not launch your National Geographic career, but it certainly could make your photos stand out amongst the sea of drab images that flood Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc."